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Intercambio is hosting their 17th Annual La Fiesta World Party on Saturday, September 8.
"This is our biggest event of the year. It is more than just a party, it’s a celebration of community, culture and diversity. This event facilitates connections across nationality, language, and socioeconomic status at a fun and safe environment for the whole family," states Maye Cordero, Intercambio marketing and communications manager.
La Fiesta World Party is also a fundraising event for Intercambio each year. The funds raised "subsidize the cost of English classes for over 1,200 immigrant adults throughout Boulder County," according to the press release.
This year the group hopes to raise over $40,000 to support their efforts to teach immigrants English.
"An individual’s inability to communicate in the common language can hamper access to employment, transportation, medical and social services, voting, and children’s participation in schooling.” — U.S. Census Bureau study
"Immigrants can thrive when they are able to communicate effectively in English," states the Intercambio website. With that in mind, Intercambio offers English and cultural integration classes that focus on employment, the public school system, health care, social services, transportation and commerce.
According to Intercambio, the organization "has served more than 10,000 immigrants in English classes and cultural events with the help of more than 5,000 volunteer teachers," since 2001.
"Our volunteer taught English classes facilitate connections across cultures. We connect people that otherwise would not have the chance to meet. La Fiesta invites the local community to celebrate our different cultures together," says Cordero.
Arts Longmont Hosts Studio Tour
Arts Longmont is hosting a studio tour September 29-30 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The preview exhibition is Sept. 7-30, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday. The opening reception is Friday, September 7 from 6-9 p.m. Arts Longmont will also host a silent auction for small artwork that is created by some of the Studio Tour artists during the 2nd Friday ArtWalk.
City of Longmont Mosquito Spraying for Sept. 6
The City of Longmont announced that there will not be a scheduled mosquito spraying on September 6, 2018, because the mosquitos in the traps did not exceed the threshold determined for spraying.
Longmont's Dining for Women Organization is Looking to Grow
Longmont's Dining for Women (DFW) is looking to grow its membership by hosting a potluck dinner at the Longmont Public Library's Meeting Room on September 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a dish to share.
According to their website, "Dining for Women is a global giving circle dedicated to transforming lives and eradicating poverty among women and girls in the developing world. Through member education and engagement, as well as the power of collective giving, Dining for Women funds grassroots organizations that empower women and girls and promote gender equity."
For this event, "We will share our experience building the DFW Longmont chapter, explaining its mission, values and good practices. We'd also love to hear from those attending about what draws them to international human rights projects focused on girls and women - and answer any and all questions about DFW," states Kathy Partridge, co-founder of the Longmont Chapter.
Attendees will also learn about the September 2018 featured country and grantee: Malawi – Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance, a project to support women attending nursing school from current DFW members.
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